Meaningful Days Cornetu

On October 1st, at Secondary School No. 1 in Cornetu, we continued the Zile cu Sens – Artă în Mișcare marathon with an event dedicated to seniors in the community.

The experience in Cornetu was built around movement and fun, alongside Petrișor Ruge, choreographer and dancer.

Seniors, their grandchildren, and young volunteers took part together in intergenerational arts education activities and enjoyed an hour of dance and movement dedicated to the Cornetu community.

It was a space where generational differences no longer mattered, and the shared rhythm forged real connections, beyond age. Local coordinator: Camelia Ruse, teacher.

An initiative carried out with the support of Asociația Provident pentru Educație and Provident România, as part of the INVIZIBILII program.

Why it matters

One of the greatest distances between generations doesn't come from a lack of desire to communicate, but from a lack of opportunities for people of different ages to meet in a natural setting.

Through activities like those in the Zile cu Sens program, we create such opportunities and put movement at the center of the meeting between seniors and young people. This way, they:

• dance to the same rhythm, regardless of age
• gain energy and good spirits together
• learn that movement has no age limit

Taking part in shared movement activities contributes to well-being and a sense of belonging to the community.

How it was for participants

About Artă în Mișcare

The event in Cornetu (Ilfov) is part of the marathon organized for the International Day of Older Persons, held simultaneously in 6 counties across Romania: Alba, Timiș, Ilfov, Prahova, Sibiu, and Bacău.

The Artă în Mișcare concept brings together different forms of expression — dance, theatre, music, painting — as tools through which seniors can stay active and connected.

Nationwide, more than 750 participants took part in activities built around art and social interaction.

Impact

The Zile cu Sens program creates contexts where people feel seen, heard, and appreciated.

Through intergenerational meetings, participants:

• share their experiences
• develop openness toward others
• build authentic relationships
• connect with both their family and the community they belong to
• rediscover the joy of listening to and telling a story

These programs contribute to a more connected, more balanced community.

We continue

The Zile cu Sens program continues in several communities across Romania, promoting active aging, social participation, and connections between generations. For information about upcoming events dedicated to seniors, follow Asociația POT SĂ AJUT's Facebook page.

Partners

Banca pentru Alimente București, Școala Gimnazială nr. 1 - Cornetu, Twinkle Star, Alias Publishing, Fundația 1 și 1.

Media partners

Kanal D, Kanal D2, Radio Impuls, Ringier România, Radio România Cultural, Revista Biz, Itsy Bitsy FM.